Service time, TV deals among MLB issues at hand at ASG

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American League's Jose Altuve, of the Astros, celebrates with teammates after a sac fly in the fifth inning.

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American League's Jose Altuve, of the Astros, celebrates with teammates after a sac fly in the fifth inning.

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American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees acknowledges the crowd before his first at bat.

American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees acknowledges the crowd before his first at bat.

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American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being pulled in the fourth inning.

American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being pulled in the fourth inning.

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American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees hugs replacement Alexei Ramirez #10 of the White Sox after being pulled in the fourth inning.

American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees hugs replacement Alexei Ramirez #10 of the White Sox after being pulled in the fourth inning.

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National League All-Star Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Rockies throws to first base.

National League All-Star Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Rockies throws to first base.

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American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees bats.

American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees bats.

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American League All-Stars Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees and Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Athletics celebrate the AL victory.

American League All-Stars Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees and Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Athletics celebrate the AL victory.

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American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees throws to first base.

American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the Yankees throws to first base.

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American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels poses with the MVP trophy.

American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels poses with the MVP trophy.

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National League All-Star Daniel Murphy #28 of the Mets bats.

National League All-Star Daniel Murphy #28 of the Mets bats.

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American League All-Star Sean Doolittle #62 of the Athletics speaks with teammate, catcher Derek Norris.

American League All-Star Sean Doolittle #62 of the Athletics speaks with teammate, catcher Derek Norris.

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American League All-Star Fernando Rodney #56 of the Mariners celebrates an out.

American League All-Star Fernando Rodney #56 of the Mariners celebrates an out.

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American League catcher Kurt Suzuki, of the Twins, celebrates with teammate Glen Perkins after Perkins closed out the win.

American League catcher Kurt Suzuki, of the Twins, celebrates with teammate Glen Perkins after Perkins closed out the win.

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American League All-Star Alexei Ramirez #10 of the White Sox slides into National League All-Star Starlin Castro #13 of the Cubs.

American League All-Star Alexei Ramirez #10 of the White Sox slides into National League All-Star Starlin Castro #13 of the Cubs.

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National League All-Star Daniel Murphy of the Mets makes a defensive play.

National League All-Star Daniel Murphy of the Mets makes a defensive play.

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National League All-Star Freddie Freeman #5 of the Braves stretches to make a catch as American League All-Star Michael Brantley #23 of the Indians runs to first base.

National League All-Star Freddie Freeman #5 of the Braves stretches to make a catch as American League All-Star Michael Brantley #23 of the Indians runs to first base.

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American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels stands on second base after a double.

American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels stands on second base after a double.

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American League All-Star Jose Altuve #27 of the Astros looks on prior to the game.

American League All-Star Jose Altuve #27 of the Astros looks on prior to the game.

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National League All-Star Carlos Gomez #27 of the Brewers bats.

National League All-Star Carlos Gomez #27 of the Brewers bats.

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National League All-Star Alfredo Simon #31 of the Reds pitches.

National League All-Star Alfredo Simon #31 of the Reds pitches.

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National League All-Star Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Marlins stands in the on deck circle.

National League All-Star Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Marlins stands in the on deck circle.

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American League All-Star Felix Hernandez #34 of the Mariners pitches against the National League All-Stars.

American League All-Star Felix Hernandez #34 of the Mariners pitches against the National League All-Stars.

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National League All-Star Adam Wainwright #50 of the Cardinals pitches against the American League All-Stars.

National League All-Star Adam Wainwright #50 of the Cardinals pitches against the American League All-Stars.

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American League All-Star Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Tigers hits a home run in the first inning.

American League All-Star Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Tigers hits a home run in the first inning.

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American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels reaches third base with a triple in the first inning.

American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Angels reaches third base with a triple in the first inning.

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American League All-Star Jon Lester #31 of the Red Sox pitches against the National League.

American League All-Star Jon Lester #31 of the Red Sox pitches against the National League.

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National League All-Star Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Brewers celebrates with teammate Carlos Gomez #27 after scoring.

National League All-Star Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Brewers celebrates with teammate Carlos Gomez #27 after scoring.

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American League All-Star Yu Darvish #11 of the Rangers pitches against the National League All-Stars.

American League All-Star Yu Darvish #11 of the Rangers pitches against the National League All-Stars.

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National League All-Star Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Dodgers pitches against the American League All-Stars.

National League All-Star Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Dodgers pitches against the American League All-Stars.

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American League All-Star Adam Jones #10 of the Orioles bats against the National League All-Stars.

American League All-Star Adam Jones #10 of the Orioles bats against the National League All-Stars.

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National League All-Star Chase Utley #26 of the Phillies fields a grounder.

National League All-Star Chase Utley #26 of the Phillies fields a grounder.

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National League All-Star Yasiel Puig #66 of the Dodgers bats.

National League All-Star Yasiel Puig #66 of the Dodgers bats.

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National League All-Star Carlos Gomez #27 of the Brewers makes a catch.

National League All-Star Carlos Gomez #27 of the Brewers makes a catch.

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American League All-Star Koji Uehara #19 of the Red Sox pitches.

American League All-Star Koji Uehara #19 of the Red Sox pitches.

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National League All-Star Pat Neshek #41 of the Cardinals pitches.

National League All-Star Pat Neshek #41 of the Cardinals pitches.

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American League All-Star Josh Donaldson #20 of the Athletics bats.

American League All-Star Josh Donaldson #20 of the Athletics bats.

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National League All-Star Zack Greinke #21 of the Dodgers pitches.

National League All-Star Zack Greinke #21 of the Dodgers pitches.

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A general view of Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A general view of Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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A general view of Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A general view of Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Former Twins player, Rod Carew throws the first pitch.

Former Twins player, Rod Carew throws the first pitch.

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Service time, TV deals among MLB issues at hand at ASG

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MINNEAPOLIS — Service time isn’t the hot-button issue around the game it was a couple months ago, mainly because the Super Two cutoff has passed. But the subject will be notable for the Astros in September, though, if a player like pitcher Mike Foltynewicz — who will need to be protected on the 40-man roster this winter lest he be exposed to clubs in the Rule 5 draft — isn’t added to the 40-man roster in time for a September call-up.

MLB Players Association head Tony Clark on Tuesday was asked about service time, and George Springer was a name mentioned in the context of the question.

“We would like to believe that every club is focused and committed to fielding the best team that they can,” Clark said. “We are hopeful that as each club makes the decisions that they believe are in the best interest of those clubs that certain considerations aren’t being manipulated along the way.

“We are concerned any time that it appears that a player’s rights are being — ” Clark paused, searching for a term, “trampled on, are being challenged, are being set aside. So in situations where it appears that they may have happened, we are going to pay attention.”

Commissioner Bud Selig, meanwhile, was asked about his concern level over the Dodgers’ television situation. Like the Astros and CSN Houston, the majority of the Dodgers’ TV viewing market can’t watch the games. The oft-cited figure of viewers in the dark is 70 percent.

Selig mentioned the Astros remain of concern too.

“I have great concerns about it,” Selig said. “I have concerns about Houston, I have concerns about Los Angeles. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to be helpful … but of course I have concerns.”